NIGP 80590: Volleyball Equipment

NIGP 80590 Volleyball Equipment, an Item code, encompasses nets, posts, court systems, and related hardware that state and local governments procure for school district athletic programs and public recreation facilities. Recent solicitations show school districts are the primary buyers, consolidating volleyball purchases with broader athletic equipment procurement into large, multi-sport IFBs and RFPs that cover equipment, supplies, apparel, and uniforms on a requirements basis. Northside Independent School District (NISD) in San Antonio posted IFB2026137 on October 1, 2026, consolidating four expiring athletic contracts into a single sealed-bid solicitation due October 19, 2026, requiring all current vendors to recompete; Austin Independent School District posted RFP 27RFP024 on August 31, 2026, seeking athletic equipment, supplies, apparel, uniforms, and accessories on an as-needed basis across all campuses, with proposals due September 15, 2026. A cooperative purchasing vehicle through the Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA) issued solicitation 027-E for athletic supplies and equipment on behalf of 31 state member agencies, with sealed bids due August 13, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. ET; vendors must be capable of performing in up to 31 states and responses are submitted through Euna Procurement.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia, with additional solicitation activity across multiple states through cooperative purchasing frameworks. Sarasota County, Florida issued RFQ 2026QQ738 on June 9, 2026, requesting design, supply, and installation of four complete volleyball court systems at Siesta Beach, with quotes due June 26, 2026; the scope specified 52.5-foot by 26.25-foot courts with adjustable nets (7 feet 4 inches to 8 feet), aluminum posts with box kite bases, custom logo signage, and corrosion-resistant hardware suitable for saltwater environments. School district consolidation of athletic spending into broad-based equipment and supplies contracts indicates volleyball items compete within larger multi-sport procurement categories rather than as standalone line items, limiting standalone volleyball opportunity visibility while enlarging aggregate contract values for vendors positioned to supply complete athletic programs.